Chapter 3 vocab

1. a group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit. 

• cells

• tissue

• organ

• organ system

a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver in humans.

• tissues

• organs

• muscular system

• organ systems

 a group of organs that work together to perform a certain function in an organism's body.

• organ systems

• muscular system

• cells

• skeletal system

 Your body's central framework. It consists of bones and connective tissue, including cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

• muscular system

• brain

• nervous system

• skeletal system

the system that circulates blood and lymph through the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, blood, lymph, and the lymphatic vessels and glands.

• respiratory system

• nervous system

• circulatory system

• lymphatic system

 The system in the body composed of muscle cells and tissues that brings about movement of an organ or body part.

• muscular system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

• nervous system

1. the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe. It includes your airways, lungs and blood vessels.

• cardiovascular system

• endocrine system

• excretory system

• respiratory system

 made up of the digestive tract and other organs that help the body break down and absorb food.

• circulatory system

• digestive system

• nervous system

• excretory system

Includes the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves. This system sends messages back and forth between the brain and the body.

• nervous system

• circulatory system

• lymphatic system

• endocrine system

a vital biological system that removes excess and waste products from the body to maintain homeostasis.

• endocrine system

• excretory system

• nervous system

• digestive system